Fatmah mater Alshahrani
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced professional with focus on laboratory operations and analysis. Deliver precise and reliable results through expertise in advanced testing techniques and strict adherence to protocols. Enhance research outcomes and streamline processes by leveraging thorough knowledge of lab equipment and safety standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory specialist
Psmmc
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
07.2017 - Current
- Work Experience
Cellular and Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Genetics Specialist | 2017 – Present
Cytogenetics Department
• Karyotyping:
• Received and processed patient samples, including blood and bone marrow.
• Cultured cells, prepared slides, and performed staining using Wright stain.
• Analyzed and diagnosed genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, and hematologic malignancies.
• Prepared detailed reports of findings for clinical use.
• Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) Test:
• Conducted FISH analysis to detect chromosomal deletions, duplications, and translocations.
• Specialized in testing for various conditions, including:
• Her2 (breast cancer)
• AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) Panel
• ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) Panel
• CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) Panel
• CLL (Chronic Lymphoblastic Leukemia)
• MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome)
• Burkitt’s Lymphoma
• MM (Multiple Myeloma)
• Performed slide preparation, hybridization, washing, and result interpretation for blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples.
• Microarray Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) Test:
• Received and processed DNA samples for genetic testing.
• Extracted DNA and performed dilution to equalize patient and control sample concentrations.
• Conducted DNA labeling with specific dyes (green for patient DNA, red for control DNA).
• Performed hybridization using a Thermocycler (37°C for 2 hours), followed by cleanup using filtration tubes or beads.
• Executed hybridization on Agilent slides (24-hour incubation) and post-processing wash for final analysis.
• Diagnosed microdeletions and microduplications using Agilent Kit, Enzo Kit, and later transitioned to Biomek i5 Automated Workstation for improved efficiency.
Molecular Genetics Department
• Genexpert System:
• Conducted BCR/ABL testing for leukemia.
• Performed Factor II and Factor V mutation analysis.
• Idylla System:
• Conducted molecular testing for EGFR, BRAF, NRAS, and KRAS mutations.
• Qiagen EZ1 System:
• Automated DNA extraction for various sample types.
• Performed manual DNA extraction for bone marrow and amniotic fluid samples.
• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS):
• Analyzed Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) samples using advanced sequencing techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Medical laboratory
King Khalid University
Abha, 'Asir Region 01/2011 - 12/2016
Skills
- Research protocol designing
- Laboratory equipment handling
- Medical record-keeping
- Hazardous chemical safety
- Time and task organisation
Languages
English
Intermediate
Certification
Professional classification certificate Saudi commission for health specialties
Timeline
Laboratory specialist
Psmmc
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - Medical laboratory
King Khalid University
01/2011 - 12/2016
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